The Agency is amending the rules relating to HCRA to clarify definitions, remove outdated information, update the reimbursement rate notification reference, clarify timeliness of report submission requirements, and implement standards for ...

 

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Health Care Responsibility Program

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

59H-1.0035Definitions

59H-1.0045County Financial Responsibility

59H-1.0055Hospital Participation

59H-1.0065Covered Services

59H-1.008Determination of a Qualified Indigent Patient

59H-1.010Reimbursement Procedures

59H-1.015Administrative Hearings, Applicant’s Rights and Responsibilities

The Agency for Health Care Administration announces a hearing to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: May 20, 2016, 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: Agency for Health Care Administration, Ft. Knox Bldg. 3, Conference Room D, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308

Interested parties that would like to join the hearing by phone can do so by using a call-in number and passcode:

Call-in Number: 1(888)670-3525, Participant Passcode: 6396795315#

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Agency is amending the rules relating to HCRA to clarify definitions, remove outdated information, update the reimbursement rate notification reference, clarify timeliness of report submission requirements, and implement standards for overpayment to hospitals and parties with rights to the appeal process.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Kirsten Jacobson Barrett, Agency for Health Care Administration, Bureau of Central Services, Enforcement Unit, Phone: [phone] or E-mail: [e-mail]

Public comments regarding this proposed rule will be accepted by the Agency prior to and at the hearing scheduled on May 20, 2016. Comments must be provided to Kirsten Jacobson Barrett, Agency for Health Care Administration, Bureau of Central Services, Enforcement Unit, 2727 Mahan Drive, Mail Stop 26, Building 1, Tallahassee, Florida 32308, Phone: [phone] or E-mail: [e-mail].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 3 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Kirsten Jacobson Barrett, Phone: [phone] or E-mail: [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Kirsten Jacobson Barrett, Phone: [phone] or E-mail: [e-mail].